Uptown Buffet
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
8
Score
Uptown Buffet appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2022. On Dec 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around 25 violations, down from roughly 27 violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust”, which has been cited 10 times.
Uptown Buffet's latest score of 8 falls below the Miami average of 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
15
Inspections
8
Critical latest
4
Major latest
19
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 4 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 31 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over tomato and cooked shrimp in reach in cooler across cook line. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed eggs no in use under prep table across cook line at 45F +. Operator placed in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooler with ambient temp of 52F. The following tcs foods stored inside: raw fish (54F - Cold Holding); cheese pizza (54F - Cold Holding). As per operator, for less than 4 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed sushi bar with no time mark; employee wrote time as inspector began inspection. As per operator, less than 2 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles with chemical stored above dry dishes. Operator removed chemicals during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed burn cream stored above oil on dry rack. Observed bottle of pills on same rack. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee was hands with water but no soap. Inspector coached employee on using soap, employee rewashed. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go bag used for food storage in chest freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife magnets soiled. Observed soiled shelves where dry dishes are held. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge inside hand sink at kitchen entrance next to buffet. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish tacks. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed with no label on dry dish rack.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside of rice container.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage to multiple tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed cooler with ambient temp of 52F. The following tcs foods stored inside: raw fish (54F - Cold Holding); cheese pizza (54F - Cold Holding). As per operator, for less than 4 hours.
14-74-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed bag stored on top of chest freezer. Operator removed bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at screen door next to cook line.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observe d8n kitchen area, due to disrepair tiles.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soy under cook line.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in multiple freezers in establishment. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of dust ice bin. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at multiple coolers across cook line.
14-36-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand sign at sink next to ice machine. Inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple freezers. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed cans of sauce reused for sugar.
25-32-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand isn't next to kitchen entrance on buffet side. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
8
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw pork above cooked meat. Cook moved order. Observed in reach in cooler across cook line raw chicken above cut tomato. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed in reach in cooler across cook line raw chicken above cut tomato. Operator moved during inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep tables where dry dishes are kept. Observed on knife magnets. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed under prep tables where dry dishes are kept. Observed on knife magnets; at callback. **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed multiple coolers soiled on the inside throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed multiple coolers soiled on the inside throughout kitchen; at callback. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed in multiple coolers; at callback. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler in storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed standing water in reach in cooler in storage area; at callback. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both walk in cooler and freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed in both walk in cooler and freezer; at callback. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at hand isn't upon kitchen entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed faucet leaking at hand sink upon kitchen entrance. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wiping cloths in kitchen not stored in sanitizer buckets. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed multiple wiping cloths in kitchen not stored in sanitizer buckets; at callback. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple coolers with soiled handles. Operator began cleaning during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed multiple coolers with soiled handles; at callback.**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed water damage throughout kitchen; at callback. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed container of utensils on floor at hibachi station. Operator moved off of floor. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed container of utensils on floor at hibachi station. Operator moved off of floor; at callback. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed in kitchen area; at callback. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in multiple chest freezers. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed in multiple chest freezers; at callback. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at buffet line for rice serving, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed at buffet line for rice serving, operator removed; at callback. **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in coolers and ice bin. Observed soiled paper towel dispensers at multiple hand sinks. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed soiled gaskets in coolers and ice bin. Observed soiled paper towel dispensers at multiple hand sinks; at callback. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
41
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 29 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed frozen meat in plastic bag in chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw pork above cooked meat. Cook moved order. Observed in reach in cooler across cook line raw chicken above cut tomato. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach above mop sink.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs underneath prep table not in use. Operator placed eggs into reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed windex stored above prep table. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where clean dishes and dry food are kept. Operator removed items and had employees clean shelves. Observed multiple knife magnets soiled. Observed soiled knives on magnet across cook line. Operator moved to triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge in hand sink next to ice bin. Observed employee wash rag in hand sink at kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep tables where dry dishes are kept. Observed on knife magnets. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed box of hair dye on shelf above cans of beans.
41-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in rice container used as scoop. Operator removed during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple coolers with soiled handles. Operator began cleaning during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage throughout kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed container of utensils on floor at hibachi station. Operator moved off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor in kitchen. Observed 4 dead roaches on floor and cooler in tea and coffee area.
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed near coffee and tea station personal cups above hand sink. Operator moved items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees engaging in kitchen with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed sheet trays with water. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in multiple chest freezers. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at buffet line for rice serving, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in coolers and ice bin. Observed soiled paper towel dispensers at multiple hand sinks. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed multiple coolers soiled on the inside throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler in storage area.
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both walk in cooler and freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at hand isn't upon kitchen entrance.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket at front counter and mop stored in bucket in supply closet.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wiping cloths in kitchen not stored in sanitizer buckets.
21-12-4
12
Feb 20, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
39
Feb 19, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 23 minor violations.
View 29 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen raw meat in chest freezer behind sushi counter in plastic to go bags. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed frozen raw meat in chest freezer behind sushi counter in plastic to go bags. **Time Extended**
14-31-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on dry food rack in back of kitchen; seen where flour is held. Observed 1 live roach on dry spice rack. Observed 1 live roach on wall behind prep sink. Observed 3 live roaches on wall above warewash area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed 1 live roach on dry flour rack. Observed 1 live roach on refrigerator in soda bar area. Observed 3 live roaches on spice rack in back of kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on prep table across cook line.
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled knives on magnet. Observed soiled can opener. Observed soiled tops where dishes are held. Observed soiled sheet trays on oven. Observed exterior of oven soiled where sheet trays are held. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed soiled tops where dishes are held. Observed soiled sheet trays on oven. Observed exterior of oven soiled where sheet trays are held. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in hand wash sink next to kitchen entrance a sponge held inside. Observed in hand sink next to warewash area sponge stored inside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed in hand wash sink next to kitchen entrance a sponge held inside. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at sink next to ice machine. Operator brought over paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed at sink next to ice machine. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet. Observed under prep tables where dishes and sheet trays are kept. Observed on dry dish racks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed on knife magnet. Observed under prep tables where dishes and sheet trays are kept. Observed on dry dish racks. **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles throughout kitchen on equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed soiled handles throughout kitchen on equipment. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observe multiple tiles with water damage, observed several holes in ceiling throughout kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observe multiple tiles with water damage, observed several holes in ceiling throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout entire establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed throughout entire establishment. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed fridge at sushi station with ambient temperature of 68F. The following foods stored inside for more than 4 hours prior to inspection: fried shrimp (60F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (60F - Cold Holding); masago (57F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (59F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (60F - Cold Holding); krab (59F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed cold holding equipment still in poor repair; no TCS foods inside. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in ice cream chest freezer. Observed 1 dead roach on dry food rack in back of kitchen. Observed 2 dead roaches above prep sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed 1 dead roach next to dishmachine. Observed 1 dead roach on prep sink. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed sheet trays wet nesting on dish rack. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed sheet trays wet nesting on dish rack **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in back of restaurant dry storage with leak forming from bottom of equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed reach in cooler in back of restaurant dry storage with leak forming from bottom of equipment. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in hall back door screen, as well as next to cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed in hall back door screen, as well as next to cook line **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen area and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed throughout kitchen area and walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout establishment broken tiles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed throughout establishment broken tiles. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in kitchen area and walk in cooler and freezer cases of different food stored on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed in kitchen area and walk in cooler and freezer cases of different food stored on floor. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in cooler and all chest freezers in establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed in walk in cooler and all chest freezers in establishment. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site, inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed no poster on site, inspector provided via email. **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in coolers throughout establishment. Observed exterior of equipment soiled in kitchen area. Observed exterior of sugar and flour containers soiled in back of kitchen. Observed underneath equipment on cook line soiled tops. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed soiled gaskets in coolers throughout establishment. Observed exterior of equipment soiled in kitchen area. Observed underneath equipment on cook line soiled tops. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in multiple reach in coolers throughout entire establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed in multiple reach in coolers throughout entire establishment. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed multiple reach in coolers either rusted shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed multiple reach in coolers either rusted shelves **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed containers of soy sauce used to store other items; rice, sauces. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed containers of soy sauce used to store other items; rice, sauces. **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed walk in freezer unorganized. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed walk in freezer unorganized. **Time Extended**
33-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of food in walk in cooler and freezer uncovered. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed multiple containers of food in walk in cooler and freezer uncovered. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler and freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler and freezer. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen and dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed throughout kitchen and dining area. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink at kitchen entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed at hand sink at kitchen entrance. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour, corn starch and sugar containers with no label. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed flour, corn starch and sugar containers with no label. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
16
Feb 18, 2025
Complaint Full
8 critical violations. 4 major violations. 29 minor violations.
View 41 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottles of advil stored on racks above dry food and food containers. **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen raw meat in chest freezer behind sushi counter in plastic to go bags. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 2 dead insects in dry rice container. **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked meat in walk in cooler. Observed raw salmon stored above ready to eat veggies. Observed raw chicken above tomato salad in reach in cooler across cook line. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on dry food rack in back of kitchen; seen where flour is held. Observed 1 live roach on dry spice rack. Observed 1 live roach on wall behind prep sink. Observed 3 live roaches on wall above warewash area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 dead insects in dry rice container; 20 lbs. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed fridge at sushi station with ambient temperature of 68F. The following foods stored inside for more than 4 hours prior to inspection: fried shrimp (60F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (60F - Cold Holding); masago (57F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (59F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (60F - Cold Holding); krab (59F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fridge at sushi station with ambient temperature of 68F. The following foods stored inside for more than 4 hours prior to inspection: fried shrimp (60F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (60F - Cold Holding); masago (57F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (59F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (60F - Cold Holding); krab (59F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled knives on magnet. Observed soiled can opener. Observed soiled tops where dishes are held. Observed soiled sheet trays on oven. Observed exterior of oven soiled where sheet trays are held. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in hand wash sink next to kitchen entrance a sponge held inside. Observed in hand sink next to warewash area sponge stored inside. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at sink next to ice machine. Operator brought over paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet. Observed under prep tables where dishes and sheet trays are kept. Observed on dry dish racks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed fridge at sushi station with ambient temperature of 68F. The following foods stored inside for more than 4 hours prior to inspection: fried shrimp (60F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (60F - Cold Holding); masago (57F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (59F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (60F - Cold Holding); krab (59F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl stored in rice container. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles throughout kitchen on equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observe multiple tiles with water damage, observed several holes in ceiling throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout entire establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in ice cream chest freezer. Observed 1 dead roach on dry food rack in back of kitchen. Observed 2 dead roaches above prep sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed sheet trays wet nesting on dish rack. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in back of restaurant dry storage with leak forming from bottom of equipment. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in hall back door screen, as well as next to cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen area and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in dining area and throughout kitchen, walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout establishment broken tiles. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in kitchen area and walk in cooler and freezer cases of different food stored on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in cooler and all chest freezers in establishment. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on soiled surface above ice bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave at soda dispenser. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site, inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in coolers throughout establishment. Observed exterior of equipment soiled in kitchen area. Observed exterior of sugar and flour containers soiled in back of kitchen. Observed underneath equipment on cook line soiled tops. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in multiple reach in coolers throughout entire establishment. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed multiple reach in coolers either rusted shelves. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed containers of soy sauce used to store other items; rice, sauces. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed walk in freezer unorganized. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-34-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of food in walk in cooler and freezer uncovered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp in standing water. Operator turned cold water on and left running. As per operator, shrimp was placed at time of opening; less than an hour prior to beginning of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler and freezer. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen and dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink at kitchen entrance. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour, corn starch and sugar containers with no label. **Warning**
02D-01-5
5
Dec 27, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 17 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust in interior of coolers throughout establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Observed rust in interior of coolers throughout establishment at time of callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls stored inside multiple buckets of rice. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Observed bowls stored inside rice containers used as scoops at time of callback inspection reports. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles through every reach in cooler soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Observed multiple door handles soiled at time of callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen area at time of callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed Fridge at sushi bar with ambient temperature of 60 F. The following food stored inside: seaweed salad (60F - Cold Holding); krab salad (54F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (54F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cut radishes (54F - Cold Holding) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Observed fridge at sushi bar not keeping food cold. Observed no TCS foods at time of callback inspection report inside cooler. Operator stated repairman is coming to fix fridge. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed shoes stored on same rack dish equipment are on. Observed personal water bottle stored on counter top where food is prepped. Observed plate of employee food on top of dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Observed employee water bottle stored on prep table at time of callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed sheet trays on dish rack still wet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Observed sheet trays on dish rack still wet at time of callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath both exterior doors in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Observed gap beneath both exterior doors in kitchen area at time of callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in front of cooler in back storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Observed in front of cooler in back storage at time of callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on floor throughout walk in freezer, walk in cooler. Observed cases of avocados stored on floor in hallway at kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Observed cases of oil and soy sauce on floor at time of callback inspection report. Operator moved them off of floor during inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of flour and corn starch containers soiled. Observed exterior of ovens soiled on doors and above ovens. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Observed exterior of flour and corn starch containers soiled. Observed exterior of ovens soiled on doors and above ovens. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed strong odor in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Observed strong odor in kitchen at time of callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
36-64-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed all reach in coolers throughout establishment soiled with old food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Observed all reach in coolers throughout establishment soiled with old food. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed gallon buckets of soy sauce used for rice. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Observed gallon buckets of soy sauce used for other sauces at time of callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed storage dry area unorganized in kitchen. Observed walk in freezer unorganized. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Observed storage and walk in freezer in better organized conditions at time of callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
33-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen at time of callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed multiple mops stored in buckets throughout kitchen and storage closet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Observed mop in storage closet not hung for proper air drying. Operator flipped mop upside down for proper storage and drying. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed soiled floor tiles throughout establishment. Observed broken floor tiles in dry storage and kitchen ware wash area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Observed broken floor tiles in dry storage and kitchen ware wash area during callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
36-10-4
39
Dec 26, 2024
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 28 minor violations.
View 36 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Fridge at sushi bar with ambient temperature of 60 F. The following food stored inside: seaweed salad (60F - Cold Holding); krab salad (54F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (54F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cut radishes (54F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fridge at sushi bar with ambient temperature of 60 F. The following food stored inside: seaweed salad (60F - Cold Holding); krab salad (54F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (54F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cut radishes (54F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of stove: shrimp (86F - Hot Holding). As per operator, shrimp is precooked and used for later surface, and was there less than 4 hours prior to inspection. Inspector explained about proper hot holding or cold holding storage. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 United Friendship 6 in 10 oz of yellow peaches dented. Observed 1 105 oz can of beets by Cheney Brothers dented. Operator discarded cans. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee wash hands and then dry either soiled towel, no paper towels were provided at hand sink at time of entrance. **Warning**
12A-18-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust in interior of coolers throughout establishment. **Warning**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled knives on knife magnet. Operator removed to be cleaned. Obsessed both can openers soiled, operator removed to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in both hand sinks in kitchen area. Operator brought paper towels for all hand sinks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed slime like substance inside ice machine in kitchen. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls stored inside multiple buckets of rice. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles through every reach in cooler soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed dishes not inverted for proper air drying and protection on dish racks and underneath prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed Fridge at sushi bar with ambient temperature of 60 F. The following food stored inside: seaweed salad (60F - Cold Holding); krab salad (54F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (54F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cut radishes (54F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1/dead roach in hall of kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed shoes stored on same rack dish equipment are on. Observed personal water bottle stored on counter top where food is prepped. Observed plate of employee food on top of dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees in kitchen with no hair net. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed sheet trays on dish rack still wet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath both exterior doors in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in front of cooler in back storage. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly traps above boxes of Avocados in hall of kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on floor throughout walk in freezer, walk in cooler. Observed cases of avocados stored on floor in hallway at kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine that is soiled. Operator removed scoop to be cleaned and stored in clean container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloth underneath cutting board, operator removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at soda machine to the right of dining room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employee personal items stored in dining area. **Warning**
40-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of flour and corn starch containers soiled. Observed exterior of ovens soiled on doors and above ovens. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed strong odor in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed all reach in coolers throughout establishment soiled with old food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed gallon buckets of soy sauce used for rice. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed storage dry area unorganized in kitchen. Observed walk in freezer unorganized. **Warning**
33-34-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing in standing water. Operator turned cold water on. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed multiple mops stored in buckets throughout kitchen and storage closet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed soiled floor tiles throughout establishment. Observed broken floor tiles in dry storage and kitchen ware wash area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-10-4
9
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
30
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 3 major violations. 29 minor violations.
View 40 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee cleaning dishes, did not wash hands prior to putting clean utensils in storage bin. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed 20 pounds of dragon fruit and 19 pounds of Langon fruit being sold and served in restaurant, invoice provided by operator, however; no approved source provided: Globe Farm LLC. Inspector called numbers on invoice from two different phones from inspectors, one answered and said wrong number, then was blocked on both inspectors phones. Inspector called from second phone and received no answer or call back, no message able to be left on the voicemail. Inspector searched FDACS site, unable to locate a current active license with the State of Florida. **Warning**
01A-05-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed flour, cornstarch, and sugar in non food grade containers Observed rice in Publix storage containers Observed frozen pork in plastic takeout bags **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired. 10/01/2023 Owner paid license, confirmation number: 247084898 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken marinating over cooked chicken in reach in cooler across from grill station. Observed in walk in cooler raw fish over broccoli, raw shrimp over soy sauce, raw shrimp over broccoli salad. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling in hallway by back door exit. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 20 pounds of dragon fruit and 19 pounds of Langon fruit being sold and served in restaurant, invoice provided by operator, however; no approved source provided: Globe Farm LLC. Inspector called numbers on invoice from two different phones from inspectors, one answered and said wrong number, then was blocked on both inspectors phones. Inspector called from second phone and received no answer or call back, no message able to be left on the voicemail. Inspector searched FDACS site, unable to locate a current active license with the State of Florida. **Warning**
01B-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in kitchen; meat grinder, can opener, multiple cutting boards, all soiled with food debris. Observed dirty water on stove top at Wok Station **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Warning**
31B-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour and sugar not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin in dining area on right side of restaurant filled with mold like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple soy sauce containers with bowl inside as scoop; no handle. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 containers of helium not secure. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed tiles in dining area and kitchen soiled **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed spoons not being inverted after sanitation. Coached employee on proper storing, employee inverted silverware. Observed utensils for cooking and serving not inverted, mixed in bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed garbages cans with no lids in women's restroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on prep table in front of wok station with multiple marks. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 15 dead roaches in kitchen: approximately 5 dead roaches below hand wash sink, 1 on hand wash near ware wash area, 9 dead roaches near exit door in hallway near sushi bar. Operator cleaned dead roaches during inspection. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed waitress grab piece of melon with tongs at dessert bar and start to consume melon walking around buffet area **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed Tupperware in dining room soda fridge with food, as well as employees smoothie in cup. Observed head and shoulders shampoo in storage area in back of kitchen; car oil, multiple tools and screws, hats and aprons stored on spice rack at exit door. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed employee preparing trays of wonton in dining area. Observed the tables in Back dining room covered in Saran wrap with cooking ingredients on table. Discussed with operator where prepping for food should occur. **Warning**
08B-48-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed sheet trays on rack by three compartment sink not inverted with water nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps beneath both exterior doors in back of restaurant in kitchen area. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors and drains soiled **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly traps hanging above dry food in hall where kitchen exit and sushi area is located. **Warning**
35B-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of soy sauce and oil stored on floor **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed scoop in ice machine left side of restaurant in dining area. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed knives stored on soiled magnetic holder **Warning**
10-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon for white rice in standing water at 78F. Manager removed container with spoon and water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed multiple pairs of shoes in kitchen area, observed aprons and hats on rack. **Warning**
40-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food bins covered in flour and corn starch powder. Observed soiled gaskets and shelves at all Reach in coolers and freezers **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Kitchen area.
36-64-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves soiled and rust pitted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in all walk in coolers and freezers **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls in kitchen storage area **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed Mop on floor, not stored hanging. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on prep table in kitchen, not in solution. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
5
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed on left hose on splitter in mop sink and outside in back of restaurant on hose.
29-34-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 10/1/23. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Shell eggs received in a unit not maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.Observed shell eggs on top of chest freezer by Hibachi station.
03A-20-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salmon in reachin cooler at end of cook line at 52F, operator discarded
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed soiled can opener blade. Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.Observed time marks being used either no written plan. Emailed Manager plan and info sheet on TPHC. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed torn gaskets on glass reachin cooler doors on cook line, and sushi reachin cooler not closing properly. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.Observed food debris on floor next to hibachi griddle.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed pasta on dry storage unit, seafood in walkin freezer , and sauces on floor to area next to triple sink. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup around walkin freezer door and entrance. .
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.No handwash signs in bathrooms. Emailed signs to manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed leaking trap on tilted hand sink in kitchen near ice machine.
29-08-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used to repair convection oven door,
14-20-4
32
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment has a trailer container in the back of the building with dry goods, sauces, seasonings, and single service items stored inside. The area has no roof and no surrounding walls on three sides, no overhead protection from environmental contamination. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: At time of the callback inspection observed establishment has a trailer container in the back of the building with dry goods, sauces, seasonings, and single service items stored inside. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: At the time of the callback inspection called plan review with Cindy and no plans were submitted. Operator could not upload online, mailed plan review. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in coolers in front of the cookline gasket torn. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: Equipment in poor repair. Reach in coolers in front of the cookline gasket torn. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: Equipment in poor repair. Reach in coolers in front of the cookline gasket torn. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed establishment has a trailer container in the back of the building with dry goods, sauces, and seasonings stored inside. The area has no roof and no surrounding walls on three sides, no overhead protection from environmental contamination. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: Observed establishment has a trailer container in the back of the building with dry goods, sauces, and seasonings stored inside. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: Observed establishment has a trailer container in the back of the building with dry goods, sauces, and seasonings stored inside. **Time Extended**
08B-43-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed establishment has a trailer container in the back of the building with single service items stored inside. The area has no roof and no surrounding walls on three sides, no overhead protection from environmental contamination. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed establishment has a trailer container in the back of the building with single service items stored inside.**Time Extended** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: Observed establishment has a trailer container in the back of the building with single service items, cooking oil and rice stored inside not apart of the building. **Time Extended**
25-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
38-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. All reach in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. All reach in coolers. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. All reach in coolers. **Time Extended**
38-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface **Time Extended**
14-17-4
64
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout to the operator. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout to the operator. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment has a trailer container in the back of the building with dry goods, sauces, seasonings, and single service items stored inside. The area has no roof and no surrounding walls on three sides, no overhead protection from environmental contamination. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: At time of the callback inspection observed establishment has a trailer container in the back of the building with dry goods, sauces, seasonings, and single service items stored inside. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Dishwasher with the operator and provided the form. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Dishwasher with the operator and provided the form. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in coolers in front of the cookline gasket torn. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: Equipment in poor repair. Reach in coolers in front of the cookline gasket torn. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed establishment has a trailer container in the back of the building with dry goods, sauces, and seasonings stored inside. The area has no roof and no surrounding walls on three sides, no overhead protection from environmental contamination. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: Observed establishment has a trailer container in the back of the building with dry goods, sauces, and seasonings stored inside. **Time Extended**
08B-43-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed establishment has a trailer container in the back of the building with single service items stored inside. The area has no roof and no surrounding walls on three sides, no overhead protection from environmental contamination. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed establishment has a trailer container in the back of the building with single service items stored inside.**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
25-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
38-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. All reach in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. All reach in coolers. **Time Extended**
38-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe faucet/handle. Three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: Water leaking from pipe faucet/handle. Three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By the three compartment sink, 3 broken tiles. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: Hole in or other damage to wall. By the three compartment sink, 3 broken tiles. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
47
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 24 minor violations.
View 32 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Kitchen prep area, by the meat grinder: 1 live fly resting on the top and 1 live fly landed on the side of the meat grinder and garlic minced container: 1 live fly landing on the lid. Kitchen shelf by the back door: 1 live fly, landed on an open box with disposable hats inside, ware wash area: 1 live fly on a table nearby the dishwashing machine and 1 live fly landed on clean container on a rack with other clean containers and pans, and the outside dry storage container: approximately 12+ live flies flying throughout and approximately 8+ live flies landing on closed boxes liquid margarine, bags of rice, and containers of soy sauce. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw eggs, raw chicken over cooked chicken at the reach in cooler at the cooking line.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet line, steam table: fried rice (117F - Hot Holding), as per operator, cooked 1 hour before the inspection. oven: salmon (117F - Hot Holding, as per operator, cooked 1 hour and a half before the inspection ); cooked pork (96F - Hot Holding, as per operator, cooked 1 hour before the inspector ) Reheat all food above 165. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Dishwasher with the operator and provided the form.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout to the operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed all can opener blades, food containers and all cutting boards soiled in the kitchen prep area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sushi area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment has a trailer container in the back of the building with dry goods, sauces, seasonings, and single service items stored inside. The area has no roof and no surrounding walls on three sides, no overhead protection from environmental contamination.
51-16-7
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. All floor drains in the kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler and kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Both screen back doors. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed knife and forks no proper stored by the three compartment sink at the kitchen area
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink station area: multiple employee cups on the prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in coolers in front of the cookline gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed establishment has a trailer container in the back of the building with dry goods, sauces, and seasonings stored inside. The area has no roof and no surrounding walls on three sides, no overhead protection from environmental contamination.
08B-43-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 5 food container with duck sauce, cases of broccoli, containers with ginger , an soy sauce containers stored on the floor in the prep area. Observed duck container sauce on the floor of the walk in cooler. Observed raw swai fish boxes on the floor of the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By the three compartment sink, 3 broken tiles.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. By the buffet area, fried rice station: rice scoops stored inside standing Atwater, 65F. Discussed with the operator, operator discarded the water and placed a clean rice scoop inside a pan without water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting table. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand washing sink in the prep kitchen area: soiled with build-up and food debris. Exterior of the kitchen reach in cooler doors soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of the reach in cooler soiled by the dry storage area with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed establishment has a trailer container in the back of the building with single service items stored inside. The area has no roof and no surrounding walls on three sides, no overhead protection from environmental contamination.
25-11-5
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
38-04-4
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. All reach in coolers.
38-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen and ware wash area.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe faucet/handle. Three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Drink station area and kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Observed multiple wet wiping cloths on tables and at the buffet tables throughout the establishment.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Storage area by the prep area: containers with potatoe starch and corn starch not labeled.
02D-01-5
12
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Sushi bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: At the time of the callback inspection still observed paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Sushi bar. **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer door in disrepair. Observed reach in cooler gasket broken, reach in cooler located in the kitchen area across from flat grill. Observed reach in freezer door in disrepair, reach in freezer located by the soda machine in the kitchen area. Observed sushi bar lid cracked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: At the time of the callback inspection still observed walk in freezer door in disrepair. Observed reach in cooler gasket broken, reach in cooler located in the kitchen area across from flat grill. Observed reach in freezer door in disrepair, reach in freezer located by the soda machine in the kitchen area. Observed sushi bar lid cracked. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen area and walk in cooler floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: At the time of the callback inspection observed floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in the walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers with food stored on the walk in cooler floor and walk in freezer. Observed oil container stored on the kitchen floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: Observed containers with food stored on the walk in freezer floor. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Kitchen area reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Kitchen area reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of prep tables. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: During the callback inspection still observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of prep tables. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Uptown Buffet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Uptown Buffet on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Uptown Buffet?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Uptown Buffet.
How does Uptown Buffet compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Uptown Buffet most recently scored 8 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Uptown Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Uptown Buffet have averaged around 25 violations per visit, down from roughly 27 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Uptown Buffet means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Uptown Buffet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Uptown Buffet is inspected around four times per year on average.
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